Case Manager / Addictions Counselor
TITLE
Case Manager / Addictions Counselor
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
Details
Position Type
Full-time
Functional Group
Support Services
Compensation/Benefits
Competitive Salary | Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide individual and group counseling to clients and family members (as needed);
- Conduct educational/process group sessions; Assist in the intake, assessment, and follow-up to ensure clients’ adherence to treatment plan;
- Maintain documentation of client interaction via agencies outcomes management database systems;
- Maintain confidential client records and prepare client progress reports;
- Plan and implement drug-free recreational activities for clients and their families;
- Participate in case conferences and treatment team reviews of client progress;
- Attend in-service trainings, community forums and education sessions;
- Provide general administrative office support, as needed; (i.e. program reports);
- Provide client monitoring and case management;
- Assist in community outreach and referrals, and client follow-ups;
- Establish community relations and linkages with other service providers.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
The Program Director or Manager supervises this position.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
No supervision required for this position
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must hold a Bachelor's Degree or higher degree. Two years’ experience, education, or training in substance abuse counseling and co-occurring disorders with management with diverse client populations, specifically, but not limited to, the homeless population;
- State of Georgia CAC Level II certification or proof of certification within 180 days of hire date.
- Ability to use holistic, client-centered approach to recovery and mental health;
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel as needed (especially some evening/weekend hours)
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Compassion and high level of service for our clients
All interested candidates, please email your resume to: careers@caringworksinc.org
CaringWorks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Facility Nurse (RN)
TITLE
Facility Nurse (RN)
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
Details
Position Type
Part-time
Functional Group
Support Services
Compensation/Benefits
Competitive Salary
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The Facility Nurse will be responsible for providing patient care and educational information to promote optimum well-being. Specific duties will include:
- Contribute to the fulfillment of agency mission and vision.
- Work with patient and Hope House treatment team to develop treatment goals.
- Oversee accurate implementation of medication monitoring policies and procedures. Documents medication errors and uses said data to refine and improve med monitoring process.
- Monitor storage of clients’ prescribed medications to ensure appropriate supply and safety.
- Provide routine patient care as needed to promote overall wellness in accordance with the treatment plan and individual patient needs.
- Provide appropriate information as needed to assist the patient in remaining compliant with physician advised care plan. Reinforces instructions given to the patient by the physician and Registered Nurse.
- Notify the relevant members of the Hope House Treatment Team of any significant findings or changes in the patient’s physical or mental conditions.
- Initiate CPR or other emergency assistance as per policies and procedures.
- Maintain the confidentiality of the patient’s clinical records.
- Attends staff development programs/training as it relates to current practices in nursing within the limits of the Nurse Practice Act and understands legal consequences of nursing action.
- Keep skills up to date and increase knowledge and productivity.
- Participates in nursing conferences. Seeks educational opportunities to increase clinical competency. Ensures privacy for patient and confidentiality of condition and personal information. Preparing and recording clinical notes for the clinical records. Reporting any changes in the patient’s condition to the case manager.
- Attend staff meetings, supervisory conferences, and other activities, to ensure the smooth functioning of clinical operations.
- Other duties as determined by supervisory staff.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
The Hope House Program Director oversees the scheduling of this position.
The Hope House registered nurse (RN) supervises this position.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervision is exercised over assigned program staff as needed or as designated by the RN or Program Director.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must have and maintain a current professional license (not revoked, suspended, or lapsed), recognized and accepted by the State of Georgia.
- A minimum of three (3) years relevant experience. Experience with substance abuse and/or mental health experience is preferred. Experience working with deaf/hard-of-hearing, homeless, and/or ex-offender population(s) also helpful.
- Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends as needed.
- Knowledge of laws governing the rights of Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals including ADA a plus.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong team/consensus building skills.
- Ability to use holistic, client-centered approach to treating behavioral health disorders.
- Ability to effectively resolve conflict and cope with crisis situations.
- Strong assessment skills and timely documentation. Familiarity with ShareNote and/or other electronic health records software helpful.
All interested candidates, please email your resume to: careers@caringworksinc.org
CaringWorks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
ASL-Fluent Case Manager / Activity Coordinator
TITLE
Case Manager/ Activity Coordinator
LOCATION
Atlanta, Georgia
Details
Position Type
Part-time
Functional Group
Support Services
Compensation/Benefits
Competitive Salary
BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Contribute to improving program development for CaringWorks Program.
- Provide support to clients focusing on recovery and sobriety, social adjustment, medication compliance, health and diet, vocational involvement, and housekeeping.
- Provide guidance to clients with activities of daily living, personal finances, problem solving, personal futures planning, and other household responsibilities.
- Provide support and guidance to clients to engage in extracurricular activities and to develop/strengthen relapse prevention, anger management, coping skills, and conflict resolution skills.
- Assist clients to explore and access public and private resources, such as medical, vocational, and other community resources related to individual treatment goals for community involvement.
- Develop and enhance client networks of social supports in the deaf and hard of hearing communities, their families, neighborhoods, and work places.
- Provide support clients with development of job readiness, resourcefulness, and successful immersion in the work place.
- Provide empowerment clients towards enhanced self-advocacy and effective communication strategies.
- Transport deaf and hard of hearing clients in company vehicle as necessary.
- Accompany the clients to doctor, dental, vision or other medical appointments, or walk-ins as assigned by the Case Manager and assist clients in providing information regarding medical and dental concerns to the primary physician and dentist.
- Produce monthly calendar of activities and events for deaf/hard-of-hearing clients.
- Oversee completion of timely maintenance and record keeping for the DBHDD vehicle
- Maintain documentation of client interaction via agency’s funder-required outcome management database systems.
- Coordinate, prepare and maintain required charting and documentation in a timely and thorough manner.
- Adhere to all client confidentiality requirements and standards.
- Develop relationships with representatives in other agencies to support individuals attaining services such as additional mental health care, psychiatric medication, medical resources, financial assistance, legal advocacy, etc.
- October 08, 2018 CaringWorks, Inc. is a Georgia 501c3 Equal Opportunity Employer
Collaborate with co-workers to ensure compliance with health and safety policy and procedures affecting program participants, staff and facility. - Participate in weekly staffing, weekly supervision, department, agency wide and other meetings, training and development opportunities as determined appropriate by supervisor..
- Other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISION RECEIVED:
The Program Director supervises this position.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED:
Supervision is not required for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- A bachelor’s degree in Clinical Social Work or related field from an accredited school is preferred, or a minimum of two (2) years mental health and/or substance abuse case management experience accompanied by high school diploma. Experience working with homeless population(s) helpful.
- Must possess an understanding of deaf culture and demonstrate cultural competency and knowledge of the issues relevant to persons with hearing loss.
- Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL). Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to use holistic, client-centered approach to recovery and mental health. Experience with Housing First model of care and/or Motivational Interviewing best practices preferred.
- Must possess strong interpersonal skills in order to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, families, treatment team clients, and other personnel involved in the individual’s treatment. Ability to effectively resolve conflict and cope with crisis situations.
- Able to work evening and/or weekend hours.
- Current Georgia driver’s license with driving record that will meet professional insurance requirements.
- Strong team/consensus building skills.
- Strong and timely documentation and assessment skills.
- Must pass a GAPS (fingerprint) records check.
All interested candidates, please email your resume to: careers@caringworksinc.org
CaringWorks is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.